MD5 Checksum Text File
General Information
| Title | MD5 Checksum File |
| Extension | .md5.txt |
| Full Form | MD5 Checksum Text File |
| File Type | Checksum File |
| Developer | N/A |
| MIME Type | text/plain |
File Function
| Primary Function | Verify integrity |
| Additional Functions | Checksum storage |
File Characteristics
| Quality | Text-based |
| Supports Layers | No |
| Supports Transparency | No |
| Editable | Yes |
Use Cases
| File Verification | Yes |
| Data Integrity | Yes |
| Software Distribution | Yes |
Security and Practices
| Security Risks | Tampering possible |
| Best Practices | Use with secure sources, hash comparison |
Historical/Version Information
| Associated with MD5 | 1991 |
| Latest Concerns | MD5 vulnerability |
Associated Types
| Similar Extensions | .sha1, .sha256, .crc |
Software Compatibility
| Software | Usage Policy | OS Compatibility |
|---|---|---|
 Microsoft File Checksum Integrity Verifier |
Free | Windows |
 md5sum (Linux Command) |
Free | Linux |
 WinMD5Free |
Free | Windows |